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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.65, 5,311.35 and 1,289.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.65, 5,311.35 and 1,289.90 is: 1,934.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.65 : 5,311.35 = 1,289.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.65/5,311.35 = 1,289.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.65x = 5,311.35 × 1,289.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.65x = 6,851,083.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,851,083.81/3,541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.43

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